February 24th, 2010 by MrMisty
Can you use softened water to root cuttings? Of course you can use water that has passed through a water softener to mist your cuttings with. It will provide the exact same amount of moisture that non-softened water will. However, that is pretty much all the benefit it will provide. What is softened water? Softened [...]
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February 20th, 2010 by MrMisty
Yep, you read that right. For a limited time I am offering my E-book How to start a plant propagation nursery for absolutely free. No sign ups, no gimmicks, nothing! This is the exact E-book my subscribers are given when they sign up for my newsletter. This E-book covers everything from where to get the [...]
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February 15th, 2010 by MrMisty
In a word, no. Here is why I say that: Years ago I was on the hunt for information about plant propagation. I visited many websites looking for information. One in particular caught my attention; Freeplants.com. Why? because of the information I got for free of course! I visited often for that free information, but [...]
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January 8th, 2010 by MrMisty
Conclusion To recap on what you need to start your own plant propagation business: Knowledge: Start building your library right now! Learn as much as you can about the plants you want to propagate. Grab a copy of one or more of these books to start: Manual of Woody Landscape Plants: Their Identification, Ornamental Characteristics, [...]
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January 1st, 2010 by MrMisty
The next item on the list you will need when starting your plant propagation nursery is an inspection by your local Agricultural Inspector. Calm down and take a breath! It is not as bad as you may think! Your Inspector is actually one of the best resources you could have when it comes to plants. [...]
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December 27th, 2009 by MrMisty
The next item on the list you will need when starting your plant propagation nursery are licenses. Before starting out, it is a good idea to find out which licenses you will need. Every state differs on which licenses you need so the following is a basic explanation of two you may be required to [...]
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November 27th, 2009 by MrMisty
The second item needed to start a plant propagation business is plants. Not just any plants, but the exact plants you will be taking your cuttings from. At this point you need to decide which business you are actually in. Are you making cuttings and growing plants to sell to your friends, neighbors and relatives? [...]
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November 25th, 2009 by MrMisty
Expand All Months » July 2010 (3) Detailed Monthly Archive 28: Are you ready for a misting system malfunction? (0) 14: Why I pruned my lilac right to the ground (0) 04: Rooting cuttings with Adam Wheeler of Broken Arrow Nursery (0) June 2010 (2) Detailed Monthly Archive 28: Trees, shrubs, and other plants over your septic system (0) 14: Do you have a [...]
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November 20th, 2009 by MrMisty
This article is a first in a series that will explain what you will need to start your own plant propagation business. The first item you will need when starting your propagation business is knowledge. You need to have a basic understanding of which plants will grow in your zone, how to care for them, [...]
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November 9th, 2009 by MrMisty
Here is a handy PDF from the makers of Dip N Grow. It contains some of the most often asked question and answers about DipNGrow. If you are interested in more PDFs on plant propagation, consider becoming a member. Membership is free and you gain access to hundreds of PDFs I have collected about plant [...]
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